Which visual aid is best suited for children with vision difficulties?
December 2, 2023 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Tobias Helbig
Dear ophthalmologist,
My name is Benjamin Ackermann and I am concerned about my child's vision, as he has been experiencing difficulties with seeing lately. My child complains that he can no longer properly recognize things in the distance and also has problems with reading. I wonder what the best vision aid is for children with vision problems and how we can best treat my child's vision problems.
My child is 8 years old and has not worn any vision aids before. He has always been a lively and alert child, but lately I have noticed that he has to lean closer to things while reading or watching TV in order to see them clearly. This worries me greatly, and I want to ensure that my child receives the best possible care to correct his vision problems.
Which vision aid is best suited in this case? Should we opt for glasses or contact lenses? Are there specific vision aids for children that can correct their vision problems while not impacting their daily life? How can we ensure that the vision aid is optimally tailored to the needs of my child?
I thank you in advance for your support and advice on this matter. It is very important to me that my child receives help and can see clearly again.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Ackermann
Dear Benjamin Ackermann,
I understand your concerns about your child's vision and would like to help you further. It is important to respond early to vision problems in children to ensure that they receive the best possible care.
In your case, where your child is having difficulty seeing in the distance and reading, it is advisable to see an eye doctor to get an accurate diagnosis. It is possible that your child has a refractive error such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, which can be corrected with vision aids.
For children with vision difficulties, glasses are usually the most suitable vision aid. Glasses are easy to use, safe, and provide effective correction of refractive errors. There are special glasses for children that are durable and lightweight to support a child's active lifestyle. These glasses are available in different designs and colors to ensure that your child feels comfortable and enjoys wearing their glasses.
Contact lenses may also be an option, but they may not be suitable for every child. Contact lenses require a certain level of care and hygiene and can sometimes be difficult for younger children to handle. Your eye doctor can help you make the right decision for your child.
To ensure that the vision aid is tailored to your child's needs, it is important to have regular check-ups with your eye doctor. Your child may need to have their vision checked regularly to ensure that the glasses or contact lenses continue to provide the correct correction.
I encourage you to make an appointment with an eye doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and discuss the best possible treatment for your child. With the right vision aid, your child can see clearly again and effectively correct their vision problems.
I hope this information has been helpful to you and I am available for any further questions.
Best regards,
Tobias Helbig
